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Supplement (Noun)

Meaning 1

A quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency).

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Supplementation

Hypernyms

  • Increment

Related Words

  • Supplemental (adjective)
  • Supplementary (adjective)
  • Supplement (verb)

Meaning 2

Textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The editor decided to include a supplement at the end of the magazine with additional information on the topic.
  • The book's supplement provided a detailed glossary of terms used throughout the text.
  • The newspaper published a special supplement on the weekend with in-depth coverage of the local election.
  • The supplement to the report included a series of charts and graphs that helped to illustrate the data.
  • The company included a supplement with the product manual that outlined the new features and updates.

Synonyms

  • Addendum
  • Postscript

Hypernyms

  • Matter

Hyponyms

  • Sequel
  • Appendix

Related Words

  • Supplementary (adjective)
  • Supplement (verb)

Meaning 3

A supplementary component that improves capability.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Add-on
  • Appurtenance
  • Accessory

Hypernyms

  • Component
  • Constituent

Hyponyms

  • Trimmings
  • Computer Accessory
  • Auto Accessory
  • Fitting
  • Fixings

Related Words

  • Supplemental (adjective)
  • Supplementary (adjective)
  • Supplement (verb)
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